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Jessica Cooke, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 16 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Jessica Cooke offers a client-centred approach that puts the person first. She combines that focus with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. Jessica writes in a direct, warm way and aims to make sessions clear and manageable for people feeling overwhelmed.

Jessica has 16 years of experience in healthcare settings and independent practice across the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which she lists among her credentials.

Background and approach

Her background means she has worked with a wide range of concerns over many years. In sessions she helps people address stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those coping with life changes. She also works with issues around relationships, self-esteem, grief, intimacy and sleep.

Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career strain and compassion fatigue. Jessica adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Sometimes that means focused problem-solving and practical strategies.

Other times it means slower exploration to understand deeper patterns and emotional responses. She explains the likely direction of work and checks in with people as therapy progresses. Her way of working is straightforward: listen first, then suggest options that might help.

Sessions can be used to rehearse new responses, change unhelpful thinking, manage strong emotions or plan practical next steps. Jessica aims to support steady progress while being realistic about how change can take time.

How Jessica uses practical therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps the person explore what matters to them. This approach is useful for people who need time to work out their goals and feel understood before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress. It offers concrete strategies and exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made and new issues come up.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for more in-depth conversation and exercises, phone calls can fit around busy days or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to keep regular contact and make therapy work around everyday life.

What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and adjustment to life changes, plus relationship, intimacy and self-esteem issues.

What is Jessica's general therapeutic style?

She works in a client-centred way, using collaborative conversation and practical tools from CBT and solution-focused approaches to suit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica has 16 years of experience working in both health-care settings and independent practice across the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a therapy relationship with Jessica?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Jessica Cooke, BACP

Background and approach

How Jessica uses practical therapies online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety